Africa
Flutterwave Collaborates with Polygon for Pan-African Stablecoin Payment Network
Flutterwave and Polygon Labs are set to introduce a stablecoin-based payment solution for 34 African nations.
Blockchain
Coinbase’s x402 Transactions Surge Over 10,000% in Just One Month
Coinbase's innovative x402 protocol experiences unprecedented growth in transaction volume, marking a significant milestone in AI-driven payments.
Crypto
Rumble Teams Up with Tether to Introduce Bitcoin Tipping for Creators
Rumble is set to implement Bitcoin tipping for its users through a partnership with Tether, aimed at enhancing the user experience for content creators.
News
The Safety of AI Agents in Managing Your Crypto Wallets
AI and blockchain leaders discuss the implications of AI agents potentially managing cryptocurrency wallets, addressing both opportunities and threats.
Blockchain
Ethereum Researcher Dankrad Feist Joins Stripe’s Tempo Team
Dankrad Feist, a prominent figure from the Ethereum Foundation, transitions to Tempo, a Stripe project focusing on payment and stablecoin solutions while maintaining his advisory role.
Crypto News
xMoney Unveils $XMN Token on Sui, Furthering Its Global Reach
xMoney has launched its new token $XMN on the Sui blockchain, marking a significant advancement in its payment ecosystem.
Crypto News
Blockchain Payments Expected to Hit $3 Trillion by 2025 as Transaction Fees Drop
A recent report indicates a significant surge in blockchain payments, with expectations to reach $3 trillion by 2025, while transaction costs decrease rapidly.
Business
SoftBank's PayPay Secures 40% Stake in Binance Japan
PayPay, a mobile payment service by SoftBank, acquires 40% of Binance Japan, enhancing digital financial services in Japan.
Finance
Smartpay Acquired by Rezolve AI, Enhancing Digital Payments Across Continents
Rezolve AI's acquisition of Smartpay aims to strengthen digital payment systems powered by Tether, expanding service offerings in Latin America and Africa.
Blockchain
Stripe CEO: Traditional Banks Must Adapt to Yield-Bearing Stablecoins
Patrick Collison emphasizes that yield-bearing stablecoins will compel banks to provide better returns on customer deposits.
Business
PayPal Expands Cryptocurrency Services for Peer-to-Peer Transactions
PayPal will enable U.S. users to transfer bitcoin, ether, and its dollar stablecoin directly across accounts as part of its cryptocurrency initiative.
Business
MoonPay Set to Acquire Meso to Broaden Crypto Payment Solutions
MoonPay is preparing to purchase Meso as a means to expand its global network for cryptocurrency payments, following its earlier acquisition of Helio.
Blockchain
Ethereum Foundation Launches New AI Initiative for Payment Coordination
The Ethereum Foundation has established a new division to address AI integration into payment systems, spearheaded by research scientist Davide Crapis.
Business
Stripe's CEO Discusses the Growing Use of Stablecoins by Businesses
Patrick Collison of Stripe explains the surge in stablecoin use as businesses seek faster and more efficient payment solutions.
Crypto
Stripe and Paradigm Launch Tempo for High-Speed Stablecoin Transactions
Stripe and Paradigm have introduced Tempo, a blockchain aimed at enhancing stablecoin payments to support global transactions and microtransactions.
Cryptocurrency News
PayPal Introduces Cryptocurrency Payments for American Merchants
PayPal is launching a feature allowing U.S. merchants to accept payments in over 100 cryptocurrencies, streamlining transactions and reducing fees.
Crypto
MoonPay Introduces Easy Crypto Purchases for Revolut Users in Europe
MoonPay has linked with Revolut Pay to facilitate seamless crypto purchases for users in the UK and EU, enhancing transaction efficiency.
Business
Monad Acquires Portal Labs to Enhance Payments with Stablecoins
The Monad Foundation has bought Portal Labs to improve its blockchain payments strategy, with Raj Parekh leading the efforts towards stablecoin integration.
Finance
Emirates Airline to Introduce Cryptocurrency Payments in Partnership with Crypto.com
Emirates Airline is set to enable cryptocurrency transactions through a collaboration with Crypto.com, targeting a younger, tech-savvy customer demographic.
Crypto
Ripple Partners with OpenPayd to Develop a New Stablecoin Infrastructure Amid Bank Licensing Efforts
Ripple teams up with OpenPayd to create a stablecoin infrastructure as it seeks to obtain a national banking license.
